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<p id="slogan">A <em>network</em> for families in British Columbia that
have <em>adopted</em> children from China.</p>

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<h2>Links &amp; Resources<a id="start" name="start"></a></h2>
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<p><a href="#Adoption">Adoption</a></p>
<p><a href="#Culture">Culture</a></p>
<p><a href="#Language">Language</a></p>
<h3>Adoption<a id="Adoption" name="Adoption"></a></h3>

<p><a title="Jane Brown articles" href="janebrown/index.htm">Jane Brown
articles</a> about her and her work.</p>

<p><a title="http://www.attach-china.org"
	href="http://www.attach-china.org">Attach-China</a> focuses on
attachment and bonding issues, with a particular focus on Chinese
adoptions.</p>

<p><a title="http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/fccbcgroup/"
	href="http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/fccbcgroup/">FCCBC Group</a> is
a forum for FCCBC families to talk about adoption, issues, and the
organization.</p>

<p><a title="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canadiansadoptingfromchina"
	href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canadiansadoptingfromchina/">Canadians
Adopting from China</a> is a Yahoo discussion group for Canadians
committed to adoption from China, and who are either in process or
already home. Lots of great resources and information from many who have
already adopted.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bcadoption.com/">Adoptive Families Association of
BC</a> is an excellent resource for adoptive families or those
considering adopting. AFABC has a newsletter, an extensive lending
library of books and videos, offers educational sessions, and more.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fwcc.org/">Families with Children from China</a>
is FCCBC's parent organization.</p>


<p>Adoption Agencies in BC that work with families adopting from China</p>
<ul>
	<li><a href="http://kcr.ca/adoption-services/">The Adoption Centre</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.sunriseadoption.com/">Sunrise Adoption Centre</a>
	</li>
	<li><a
		href="http://www.fsgvadoptionagency.ca/">Family
	Services of Greater Vancouver</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.choicesadoption.ca/home/index.php">Choices
	adoption and counselling services</a></li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://www.china-ccaa.org/frames/index_unlogin_en.jsp">China
Adoption Centre</a> is maintained by the Chinese government departments
responsible for managing adoptions in China.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.halfthesky.org/en">Half the Sky Foundation</a>
provides care for children in Chinese Orphanages. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.tussah.com/lara/chinasto.htm">Personal China
Adoption Stories</a> is especially for those who are waiting or thinking
about it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/">Adoptive Families Magazine</a>
is an adoption information source for families before, during, and after
adoption.</p>




<h3>Culture<a id="Culture" name="Culture"></a></h3>
<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/08/nyregion/08batmitzvah.html">From a 
Chinese Orphanage to a Batmitzvah</a> is an article in the New York Times 
newspaper about girls who are growing up in Jewish families. (NOTE: You have
to register to read the article, but it's free.)</p>
<p>Cultural Centre of Vancouver <a href="http://www.cccvan.com/">http://www.cccvan.com/</a>
Lots of info on Chinese culture and info on events and courses here in
Vancouver .</p>
<p>Chinese Embassy in US <a href="http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/">http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/</a>
An excellent site full of info on Chinese culture, government, history,
and the issues that face China today.</p>
<p><a href="http://www-chaos.umd.edu/history/welcome.html">Leon
Poon's Chinese History Site</a>.
<p>Lonely Planet China guide <a
	href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/china">http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/china/</a>
Lots of info and a cool map.</p>
<p>China the Beautiful <a href="http://www.chinapage.com/china.html">http://www.chinapage.com/china.html</a>
A lovely site maintained by Dr. Ming L. Pei, who's love of Chinese
culture is enormous.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.zhongwen.com/">http://www.zhongwen.com/</a>
Chinese Characters and culture, history of characters, online dictionary</p>
<p>Asia for kids <a href="http://www.asiaforkids.com/">http://www.asiaforkids.com/</a>
A company that sells Asian items such as Chinese dolls for kids. Not
cheap, but cool.</p>
<p>China Sprout <a href="http://www.chinasprout.com/shop">http://www.chinasprout.com/shop</a>
A fun site that contains lots of cultural stuff for sail, such as music,
clothing and art, and resources on China</p>
<p>China Guide <a href="http://www.china-guide.com/">http://www.china-guide.com/</a>
Collection of culture and retail. Information on acupuncture, Chinese
medicine, education, entertainment.</p>
<p>Mandarin tools <a href="http://www.mandarintools.com/">http://www.mandarintools.com/</a>
Dictionary, (character lookup!) Flashcards, all kind of great stuff on
Mandarin.</p>



<p><a href="http://www.childbook.com/">http://www.childbook.com/</a>
Lots of Chinese stories, music and videos for kids for sale.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.chinesetapes.com/">http://www.chinesetapes.com/</a>
Great site with lots of cultural tapes for kids, movies, music, DVDs.
Disney movies in Mandarin!</p>
<p>Chinese Canadian Photo Exhibit <a
	href="http://www.ccnc.ca/toronto/history/index.html">http://www.ccnc.ca/toronto/history/index.html</a>
An interesting photo and text display of Chinese Canadian lives.</p>
<p>Several organizations offer homeland tours to China: <a
	href="http://www.lotustours.net/">Lotus
Travel</a> is based in Seattle, <a
	href="http://www.adoptivefamilytravel.com/">Adoptive Family Travel</a>
is based in Wisconsin, and <a
	href="http://www.childrensbridge.com/homelandvisits/index.html">Children's
Bridge</a> is based in Ontario.</p>


<h3>Language<a id="Language" name="Language"></a></h3>
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<p><i>Burnaby</i></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tzuchi.ca">Tzu Chi Academy of Humanistic Studies</a>
(Tzu Chi Foundation Canada)</p>


<p><i>Coquitlam</i></p>
<p>Coquitlam Gleneagle Secondary School , operated by the Chinese
Cultural Centre<br>
Saturday mornings<br>
Mandarin and Cantonese classes from preschool through secondary.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.tzuchi.ca">Tzu Chi Academy of Humanistic Studies</a>
(Tzu Chi Foundation Canada)</p>


<p><i>Richmond</i></p>
<p><a href="http://keylanguagetraining.com/">Key Language Training</a> <br>
8091 Westminster Hwy,  V6X 1A7 <br>
Mon-Sun, 9:30am - 8:30pm <br>
Offers a variety of Mandarin Chinese language courses to children and adults.
Programs are designed for students with or without any Chinese heritage
background. Elementary classes, high school classes, adult conversational
classes, reading and writing classes. Teach both simplified and traditional
Chinese characters.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.tzuchi.ca">Tzu Chi Academy of Humanistic Studies</a>
(Tzu Chi Foundation Canada)</p>


<p><i>Surrey</i></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tzuchi.ca">Tzu Chi Academy of Humanistic Studies</a>
(Tzu Chi Foundation Canada)</p>


<p><i>Vancouver</i></p>
<p>Vancouver Community College (VCC)<br>
Broadway campus at King Edward<br>
Saturday mornings<br>
Adult classes held at the same time</p>

<p>Langara College <br>
100 West 49th Avenue <br>
Saturday mornings or afternoons - 2.5 hours in length<br>
Classes available for children and adults.<br>
Contact Langara First Mandarin School : 604-323-5624
mandarin@langara.bc.ca<br>
or see the Langara Continuing Education prospectus each term.
www.langara.bc.ca<br>
Summer programs also available</p>

<p><a href="http://keylanguagetraining.com/">Key Language Training</a> <br>
Eric Hamber Secondary School 5025 Willow Street <br>
Saturdays, 9:30am - 11:45am <br>
Offers a variety of Mandarin Chinese language courses to children and adults.
Programs are designed for students with or without any Chinese heritage
background. Elementary classes, high school classes, adult conversational
classes, reading and writing classes. Teach both simplified and traditional
Chinese characters.

<p>Pui Ying Christian Services Society <a href="http://www.puiying.org/">www.puiying.org</a></p>

<p>Trafalgar Elementary School , Vancouver <br>
Cantonese on Mondays, Mandarin on Wednesdays, 1.5 hour classes<br>
Offer classes in 10 locations in Vancouver and Richmond .<br>
One week long half day camps Chinese Language and Culture Workshop,
Chinese Painting for Children, etc.<br>
Office: #103 - 2880 W. 4th Ave , Vancouver <br>
tel 604-733-3418<br>
&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chinese Cultural Centre <a href="http://www.cccvan.com/">http://www.cccvan.com/</a><br>
Sites:</p>
<ul>
	<li class="Bullet">Chinatown - Mandarin and Cantonese offered on
	Saturday am &amp; pm Sunday am &amp; pm</li>
	<li class="Bullet">Richmond</li>
	<li class="Bullet">West Vancouver , Sentinel Secondary School</li>
	<li class="Bullet">Westside Vancouver, York House School</li>
	<li class="Bullet">Eastside Vancouver, Vancouver Technical School .</li>
</ul>

<p>Children's Kingdom Montessori Centre<br>
4720 Elgin Street<br> 
604-872-8898<br>
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<p><a href="http://crocodilemandarin.com">Crocodile Mandarin School</a><br>
8853 Selkirk Street Vancouver, near the Airport Square Building<br>
Contact David at 604-303-7747.
Classes are weekdays 2:30 - 5:30, Saturdays 10-12 and 1-3. Offered year-round.
Very active class with chanting, singing, arts and crafts, and games.
Parents can learn with their children if desired.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.tzuchi.ca">Tzu Chi Academy of Humanistic Studies</a>
(Tzu Chi Foundation Canada)</p>

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